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Pinus banksianaPinus banksiana

Black Pine, Eastern Jack Pine, Gray Pine, Jack Pine, Pin Gris, Scrub Pine

In Stock: 36.808 lb (Total:80.914lb)

Pinus banksiana

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Germination:

74%

Germination test:

Actual

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

124,435

Quantity:

36.81 lb

Collected in:

Maine
Bradstreet

Crop year:

1985

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1824040

Characteristics

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Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 7 days

Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep , tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Introducing the Pinus banksiana, commonly known as the Jack Pine! This North American tree is found from Northwest Territories to Nova Scotia, and from Minnesota to Maine in the United States. The Jack Pine is often used in reforestation due to its adaptability for growing in poor sandy soils. The cones of the Jack Pine are usually 5 cm and curved at the tip, and the trees can reach a height of 9-22 m. This pine forms pure stands on sandy or rocky soil and is fire-adapted, with the cones remaining closed for years until a forest fire kills mature trees and opens the cones. Jack Pine forests have acidic soil, making it suitable for the abundant growth of blueberries in the understory. Enjoy the beautiful and wild Pinus banksiana as a pioneer tree in your garden or for commercial uses such as pulpwood, fuel, decking, and utility poles. Learn more about this fascinating tree species today!